Ancient Mesoamerica

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Where were the Olmec people primarily located?

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Along the Gulf Coast of Mexico

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What does the word "Olmecatl" mean in nahuatl?

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People who live where rubber is made

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What did the Olmecs create by combining tree sap with Moonflower vines?

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Rubber

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The Olmecs are often called what?

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The Mother Culture

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Where was the Maya civilization primarily located?

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Yucatan Peninsula

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During which period was the golden age of Maya civilization?

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300-900 CE

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Which farming method involved cutting down trees and burning vegetation?

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Slash and burn

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Which crops did the Maya commonly grow?

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Maize and beans

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What was the Maya political structure based on?

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Independent city-states

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How many Maya books survive today?

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Four